Family disputes common when bequests are unequal
Family disputes after the death of a loved one can lead to bitter Nevada court battles. They are particularly common when parents treat children differently in terms of bequests. Although there might be a valid reason for unequal bequests, this type of case is more...
Maintaining relationships through estate planning
After a Nevada parent dies, it is possible that adult children will quarrel among themselves over who gets what from an estate. However, these squabbles may be avoided with good communication from parents while they are still alive. Timely updates and regular...
Abusive guardianships
Families in Nevada are often concerned about the well-being of elderly relatives. In many cases, these family members work hard to ensure that their relatives are cared for and are receiving the medical care and social support that they need. Unfortunately, some...
The creation of a trust
A Nevada resident who creates a trust as part of estate planning is often referred to as the trust's settlor. In addition to placing property into the trust in question and defining how it should work by filling out the initial legal documents, settlors may fulfill...
Protecting assets after divorce action
A Nevada resident might think that the completion of a divorce is the end of the financial worry in a marriage. Nonetheless, it is necessary to review accounts such as one's pension, life insurance policies and investments to make updates in terms of beneficiaries....
Disadvantages of a SPOA trust
Nevada residents who are thinking about establishing a trust may want to avoid setting up a special power of appointment trust. There are several disadvantages of this type of trust that need to be pointed out.SPOA trusts have the trustee having the power to...
Posthumous handling of an heir’s inheritance
Nevada residents who are named as an heir in a will or trust might wonder about what will happen if they die before receiving their inheritance. There might be an interest in passing such an inheritance on to other family members, but the ability to do so can be...
Challenging powers of attorney for incapacitated people
An issue that sometimes comes up in Nevada is when people are incapacitated at the time they change their will or name another as the executor of their estate. When this happens, family members may challenge the validity of the will through the court.If the person is...